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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
3
South Grafton School pupils will present a Christmas program tomorrow afternoon at 1 15. Cantata The Strike of the Christmas Candle and a pageant The Kingly One will entertain, with an orchestra of younger students assisting. A large tree will be trimmed as part of the event. The announcement invites parents and patrons to attend.
Miss Ada McGee hosted a Christmas bridge party at Mrs. James Maxwell’s West Main Street home with gifts exchanged and prizes for Miss Irene Kunst and Miss Marion Millian. Mrs. C. W. Wells welcomed K. Y. D. Club members for an afternoon of Hunco and seasonal decorations, awarding prizes to several attendees. The next bridge meeting is planned at Miss Alta Sober’s home in three weeks.
Colds threaten to travel from head and throat to chest and lungs. Avoid damp weather and going out when sick. Bulgarian Herb Tea is promoted as a simple, powerful remedy to heat the blood, boost circulation, and purge poisons, with urging to buy from a druggist and keep it on hand as a preventive measure.
The Just-i-Mere Club met at Mrs. Theodore Patton’s home on Pretense Street for sewing and Christmas gift exchanges. A New Year’s Eve dinner and watch party were planned. The Round Dozen Club met at Mrs. Ona Jeffreys’ Maple Avenue home for a Christmas party with 16 attendees, musical readings, and a gift exchange. Next meetings are set for January at Mrs. W L Roddick’s Maple Avenue home. Also announced is the arrival of an eight and one half pound baby girl, Mary Inna Monthérianids, born December eighteenth, with both mother and baby reported as doing nicely.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of their father Bagars Watson. They also express appreciation for the use of cars offered to them.
George Tanner, 25, a Chestnut Ridge schoolteacher, is detained in Harbour county jail on a technical murder charge after his wife's body was found near the schoolhouse early Sunday. The arraignment was postponed. Prosecuting Attorney Dayton Stemple reported no hearing arrangements were made as officers could not be reached.
Judge Gentzel delayed the hearing on the habeas corpus writs for three detainees until Saturday after state witnesses reported threats. Deputy Sheriff Don Bleau and Adolph Goselin of Kaneohe were cited as having been threatened to deter testimony about Billy Raineri’s detainment at the Capellano farm last September. A letter threatening the judge’s life arrived today as he prepared to resume proceedings.
Vancouver reports a coastwise steamer Princess Adelaide carried over 100 passengers to port after a collision with the British freighter Hampholm in fog near Moglish Bay. University of British Columbia students aboard sang the college song Old Man Noah to steady travelers as rescue boats evacuated passengers. both vessels were towed and not believed to be sinking.
Mrs Clifford Huntley and her daughter from Roselle Park New Jersey visit Grafton relatives. Miss Orpah Haymond of Baltimore spends holidays here. Miss Gertrude Suddarth of Cincinnati Conservatory visits with Dr and Mrs Sydarth. Miss Mildred Bartlett of Fairview High School visits parents G T Bartlett. influenza closed school occasion. Miss Ryal Spaur of Adrian Michigan arrives for holidays. Georga Rena called to Pittsburgh for funeral of Mrs Reocl s sister-in-law N A Reac death pneumonia. Grace Toling returns from Clarksburg. Deputy Sheriff A R Bolyard returned from Akron on police detail. Karl J Nuzumy recovering from influenza.
Meeker greeted reporters in Salt Lake with a belligerent remark about a surprise trip for Miss McConnell. Trainmen say she is nervous, passing through Reno in a state of collapse, while reporters glimpse a berth occupant. A conductor framed the passenger’s motive as avoidance of a man with $60,000,000 and an understudy named Meeker.
Wheeling attorney William L. Bradshaw, aged 52, died from injuries sustained when an automobile struck him. Police said the car was driven by A. A. McDonald. The crash occurred in Wheeling on December 20 as authorities investigated the incident and-related factors.
Nineteen year old Josephine M Schaefer of Fremont pursues aviation training to pay her college tuition. She saved $600 working as a waitress before taking a 60 hour course costing heavily into her future. Her father Joseph Schaefer initially opposed but relented as she sixes her ambition. Heavy merchandise and coat shipments at the royal terminal face delays pending clearance of the freight. Engines stand by for orders as a major movement is anticipated later today.
We express gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown by friends and neighbors during our father Charles G. Lowther’s illness and death. Special thanks go to Rev J W Brown and those who finished cars and the beautiful floral offerings from Mrs Charles G Lowther and Children.
Relatives learned last night of the death in Pittsburgh of Mrs. N. A. Reese after a brief illness from pneumonia. She was about 45, married to a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Reese of route 3 Grafton, and a sister of Mrs. George Uueas and Miss Iva Reese. The sisters were bound for here for funeral services, which were planned, with details still incomplete. The couple had no children.
No injuries were reported in the derailment blamed on mechanical fault. The New York to St Louis No 3 passenger train derailed near the point on the grade, hindering line flow. Train No 20 bound for Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and New York and No 22 eastbound would be delayed for hours as rerouting continued.
Local ad lists Anheuser Busch drink option for holiday use. Package includes eight bottles of tauwen ale. Located at Court Pharmacy west of the courthouse.
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